PJ Horgan’s, a gastropub with deep roots in Sunnyside, officially opened its long-awaited kitchen two weeks ago, after construction and permitting stalled its launch ever since the establishment re-located to 49-02 Skillman Ave. in March.

PJ Horgan’s on 49th. St. and Skillman Ave.

The new kitchen, helmed by executive chef Ben Morrison, serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday; dinner from 4 p.m. to midnight seven days a week, and brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

From traditional Irish fare to dishes with hints of French and Indian inspiration, the food at PJ Horgan’s ranges from familiar bar snacks to gourmet meals comprised of ingredients from all over the world.

“We pride ourselves in cooking home-style foods, using only fresh, high-quality ingredients that our customers will really appreciate,” said Morrison.

Oak Smoked Cheeseburger (Photo provided by PJ Hogran’s)

Food items from the new lunch menu include the Oak Smoked Cheeseburger, served on a brioche bun with smoked bacon, crispy onions, smokey mayo, dill pickle and fries; Crispy Free Range Chicken Wings served nude or smothered in one of three different sauces; and the Home Fried Corn Nachos, topped with guacamole, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and a choice of pulled brisket, chili beef or cajun spiced chicken.

For weekend brunch goers, PJ Horgan’s now offers a full menu including Corn Beef & Potato Hash topped with a fried egg and béarnaise sauce; Warm Waffles made with caramelized bananas, Nutella, topped with ice cream and toasted hazelnuts; as well as its already-popular Fry Up, a full traditional Irish breakfast that includes sausage, bacon, eggs, black & white pudding, tomato, mushrooms and fried potato.

With both a finely tuned cocktail menu and extensive food options now available at PJ Horgan’s, co-owner Joe Gillepsie says he is proud to start the new year with his vision for the gastropub fully realized.

Gillepsie reopened PJ Horgan’s last year, about three years after its original Queens Boulevard location closed. The former location first opened nearly 50 years ago.

The pub, however, denotes the business’ history in the neighborhood, with “Est. 1963” emblems adorning the outside.